R5: A beautiful evening in Auckland

A beautiful evening to go sailing - although we did not have the wind of the weeks before, and knew we would have to be extra special to get in the placings this week. However, with a Sev 1 IPA on board, what could possibly go wrong?.


The ice goes into the bucket after the beers have been added.

The Crew

John (Captain), Dave (master brewer), Mark.

Course 5

From the start line to Rough Rock Buoy (S), Orakei Buoy (S), Resolution Buoy (S), Bayswater Buoy (P),  to the finish line. 10.0 NM. A good course, downwind to Rough Rock, tight back to resolution and then tacks to get home.

The Start

In the box on time tonight, and ready for the start. I had the timer going and just as well - not sure if there was a 1 minute horn.

Progress

Down the harbour with a very nice IPA in hand and the goose-wing doing its job. Too bad about the guy fishing on Devonport Wharf - he caught a 30ft'er as we cut passed the wharf staying out of the tide. Down to Rough Rock we cut the corner staying close to North Head and missing the wind shadow kept up the speed so caught back up a bit. Sadly that didn't end in a great result as we battled back up to the finish.

Result

Well, not that great on the scoreboard - as I said "A beautiful evening for sailing..." I did snag a spot-prize though... I wouldn't want to let Peter down ;-)

Beverage Report

Dave, a wonderful IPA indeed. Very nice and lots of it at 6.7%!

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Cheers, johnhs